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Nic Fildes

Australia and Pacific correspondent

Nic Fildes writes about Australia, New Zealand and Pacific islands for the FT. He was previously telecommunications and UK technology correspondent in London prior to returning to his native Australia in 2022. Before he joined the FT he was technology and communications editor at The Times and has previously been a reporter at Dow Jones and The Independent.
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  • Sunday, 6 July, 2025
    Special ReportAsia-Pacific Climate Leaders
    Australia learns to battle simultaneous floods and droughts

    Multiple extreme weather events are hitting the economy and require investment in safety

    The Rural Aid charity delivers fodder to drought-hit Kangaroo Island in June
  • Wednesday, 2 July, 2025
    Cyber Security
    Qantas hit by cyber attack after FBI alert on Scattered Spider group

    Australian airline investigating whether hacking group that targeted M&S is behind customer database breach

    Qantas planes featuring the airline's distinctive red and white kangaroo logo on their tails are parked on a tarmac under a cloudy sky
  • Monday, 30 June, 2025
    Bupa
    Bupa fined $23mn in Australia after ‘unconscionable conduct’

    British health insurer denied legitimate claims made by patients over 5-year period

  • Tuesday, 24 June, 2025
    YouTube Inc
    Australia regulator calls to restrict YouTube access for under-16s

    Google-owned video platform was originally excluded from groundbreaking restrictions over educational uses

    A man is seen as a silhouette as he checks a mobile device whilst standing against an illuminated wall bearing YouTube logo
  • Monday, 23 June, 2025
    News in-depthAustralia
    Australian miners and smelters call for state aid during energy transition

    Some of the country’s biggest industrial names are hit hardest as rising electricity costs and volatile commodity prices put their businesses at risk

    copper smelter at Mount Isa in Queensland
  • Thursday, 19 June, 2025
    Rio Tinto PLC
    Rio Tinto agrees to pay $139mn to settle Mongolian class action

    Proposed court settlement comes against a backdrop of further potential turmoil for Rio at Oyu Tolgoi mine

    A dump truck at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine
  • Thursday, 19 June, 2025
    New Zealand
    New Zealand freezes Cook Islands funding over closer China ties

    Assertive move against historic ally coincides with PM Christopher Luxon’s visit to China

    A person on a motorcycle drives past the parliament of the Cook Islands on the main island of Rarotonga
  • Tuesday, 17 June, 2025
    Aerospace & Defence
    Australian shipbuilder says it would be ‘strange’ if government approves Korean takeover

    South Korea’s Hanwha has received US clearance to increase stake in defence contractor Austal

    The ships are surrounded by cranes and scaffolding, with a clear sky in the background
  • Monday, 16 June, 2025
    Abu Dhabi National Oil Co
    Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc makes $19bn bid to take over Australia’s Santos

    Consortium’s offer for natural gas developer comes as energy markets are on edge over Israel-Iran conflict

    A person in traditional Emirati attire walks on a red carpet towards the entrance of the Ruwais refinery and petrochemical complex
  • Monday, 16 June, 2025
    ASX Ltd
    Australia probes stock exchange over ‘serious failures’

    Inquiry comes after series of mishaps including prolonged outage in run-up to last Christmas

    A man stands with his hands clasped behind his back in front of a digital board displays stock information and announcements
  • Monday, 16 June, 2025
    News in-depthRio Tinto PLC
    Rio Tinto’s search for new chief marks changing of the guard at big miners

    Exit of Jakob Stausholm mirrors restructuring at top of all four of world’s largest iron ore producers

    Western Range iron ore mine in Australia
  • Sunday, 15 June, 2025
    News in-depthAukus
    US sends a shot across the bows of its allies over submarine deal

    Critics say review of Aukus pact aims to force Australia to spend more on its own defence

    A digital rendering of the new SSN-Aukus submarine navigating through choppy ocean waters
  • Friday, 13 June, 2025
    Mining
    Canada to fast-track ‘Ring of Fire’ mining project over First Nations’ objections

    Ontario premier insists development of remote critical minerals reserve is a priority in response to Trump’s tariffs

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks at an event in March
  • Tuesday, 10 June, 2025
    IPOs
    Australia moves to speed up IPO process to counter listings slump

    Regulator wants to give companies greater certainty with early informal review of filings

    An employee prepares food at a Guzman y Gomez restaurant
  • Thursday, 5 June, 2025
    EU trade
    Australia needs better EU beef offer to revive trade deal, says minister

    Don Farrell says Brussels should show goodwill on agricultural market access

    Cattle cross a field on a farm in New South Wales, Australia
  • Tuesday, 3 June, 2025
    Mongolia
    Mongolian prime minister ousted after public anger over son’s luxury lifestyle

    Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene loses parliamentary vote in country with vast mineral wealth

    Mongolian prime minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene speaking to parliament in Ulaanbaatar on June 2 2025
  • Friday, 30 May, 2025
    Asics Corp
    Football boot makers jump out of kangaroo leather

    Japanese sportswear groups Asics and Mizuno to use alternative materials following decades of activist pressure

    Pelé turns away from the goal after scoring, raising his hands in celebration, leaving an Italian player on the ground
  • Thursday, 29 May, 2025
    Chinese politics & policy
    China vows to open markets to Pacific Island nations as US retreats

    Donald Trump’s cuts in foreign aid and global tariffs have created opportunity for Beijing

    A meeting room featuring a large blue backdrop with flags representing participating countries. Attendees are seated around a conference table, engaged in discussions.
  • Sunday, 25 May, 2025
    The Life of a SongA chronicle of heavy rock in 13 songs, from AC/DC to Led Zeppelin
    Ace of Spades — Motörhead’s 1980 track was fast, furious and influential

    With lyrics growled by Lemmy Kilmister, the thundering song helped spawn thrash metal — and punks loved it too

    Three male rock musicians pose for a photograph on top of a building
  • Friday, 23 May, 2025
    Rio Tinto PLC
    Rio ousted chief Stausholm to seek boss with more mining experience

    Executive leaving sooner than expected with heads of iron ore and aluminium units in the running to replace him

    Jakob Stausholm reading from a speech during a presentation
  • Thursday, 22 May, 2025
    Rio Tinto PLC
    Rio Tinto announces surprise exit of chief Stausholm

    Executive to leave top job at mining group that has faced activist pressure

    Jakob Stausholm speaks wearing a hard hat and orange overalls
  • Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
    New Zealand
    New Zealand ‘golden visa’ applications surge under looser rules

    Majority of new applicants from US as Donald Trump drives global ‘uncertainty’, former immigration minister says

    Auckland city skyline, with harbour in the foreground
  • Tuesday, 13 May, 2025
    Australian politics
    Australia’s Liberals elect first female leader

    Sussan Ley urged to ‘spill blood’ to revive opposition following crushing defeat

    Sussan Ley speaking on a podium
  • Sunday, 11 May, 2025
    Food & Beverage
    Australian wine giant spies Americas opportunity from Trump’s tariffs

    Newly formed Vinarchy expects growth in Canada and Latin America as US brands fall out of favour

    Portrait of Ben Clarke with bottles of wine on a table
  • Friday, 9 May, 2025
    Macquarie Group
    Macquarie warns of ‘intense pressure’ on global trade

    Australian asset manager highlights threat of pushback against renewable energy

    Signage for Macquarie on a building in Sydney, Australia
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